26 Old-World Italian Cookie Recipes Your Grandmother Made
These Italian honey cookies combine old-world charm with modern pressure cooker speed. Soft, tender, and sweet with hints of cinnamon and honey, they’re a perfect nostalgic bite!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl large and medium
- 1 Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 Wire rack for cooling
- 1 Oven preheated to 350°F
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs large
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in honey and vanilla extract until blended.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in ground cinnamon and optional chopped walnuts.
- Shape dough into small balls and space 2 inches apart on prepared sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Optionally freeze dough balls for future bakes.